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Originally Posted by capnbass91
I recently started drafting semis and trucks and love watching my mpg shoot up! Going 40 mph I was getting 45 mpg (I usually get 38-40 at that speed) behind a truck. And going about 58 mph I was getting 40 mpg (usually 28-32).
I don't know how close I am to the truck, but I don't get any closer to where I can't see the trucks side mirrors, so the driver can see me as well.
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hey its a free boost in mpg!
Cant beat that!
no aero fabrication time/money necessary
I just ramble down the highway until I either approach a semi or get passed by one, then just file in behind at a safe distance...maybe 60 ft or so...and enjoy the fuel savings
